Scott district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Silvis

Silvis is a town in Scott district, Iowa, United States, home to about 7,491 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 52 churches, 54 forts & heritage, 20 museums and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Niabi Zoological Preserve (10 km), Niabi Zoo (10 km) and Duck Creek Park (13 km).

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Silvis, Iowa
Silvis, Scott district, Iowa, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Silvis at a glance

Location
Scott district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 7,491
Coordinates
41.5123° N, 90.4151° W
Places within 50 km
185 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Silvis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Silvis: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Silvis

72 churches within 100 km of Silvis. The closest is Bettendorf Apostolic Church (9 km); the best-known is Rock Island Arsenal (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Silvis

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Silvis. The closest is Hero Street Monument (1 km); the best-known is Fort Armstrong (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Silvis

30 museums within 100 km of Silvis. The closest is Black's Store (6 km); the best-known is Buffalo Bill Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Silvis

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Silvis. The closest is Bald Eagle Refuge (9 km); the best-known is Niabi Zoological Preserve (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Silvis

19 parks within 100 km of Silvis. The closest is Niabi Zoo (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Silvis

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Silvis. The closest is Dam No. 14 (9 km); the best-known is Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Silvis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Silvis
  2. 10 km Niabi Zoo · park, Scott
  3. 1 km Niabi Zoological Preserve · nature spot, Rock Island
  4. 15 km Rock Island Arsenal · island, Scott
  5. 2 km Lindsay Park · park, Scott
  6. 2 km Duck Creek Park · park, Scott
  7. 13 km Back to Silvis

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    Within 15 km of Silvis

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Silvis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5272Bettendorf Apostolic Church (9 km)
    Forts & heritage5470Hero Street Monument (1 km)
    Museums2030Black's Store (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1320Bald Eagle Refuge (9 km)
    Parks1619Niabi Zoo (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1219Dam No. 14 (9 km)
    Beaches & coast67Ben Butterworth Parkway (6 km)
    Other attractions24Scott County Freedom Rock (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34Pat and Jack Bush Scenic Overlook (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Campbell's Island (4 km)
    Buddhist sites12Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Divine Teacher (21 km)
    Waterfalls11Duck Creek Waterfall (7 km)
    Temples11Temple Emanuel (15 km)
    Caves11Maquoketa Caves (16 km)

    Silvis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Silvis?

    Niabi Zoological Preserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Niabi Zoo (park, about 10 km), Duck Creek Park (park, about 13 km), Rock Island Arsenal (island, about 13 km), Lindsay Park (park, about 13 km), Scott County Freedom Rock (attraction, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Silvis?

    185 places on Spotwander: 52 churches, 54 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Silvis?

    Bettendorf Apostolic Church, about 9 km by road; Korean United Methodist Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Silvis?

    Hero Street Monument, about 1 km by road; Campbell's Island State Memorial (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Silvis?

    Black's Store, about 6 km by road; Family Museum of Arts and Sciences (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Silvis?

    Start in Silvis, visit Niabi Zoo, then Niabi Zoological Preserve, then Rock Island Arsenal, then Lindsay Park, then Duck Creek Park, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Silvis?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Silvis

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Silvis’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Silvis on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.